In ‘Mario: Shadows of the Underworld,’ players take on the role of Mario who, after a freak accident involving a mysterious warp pipe, finds himself trapped in a bizarre parallel universe where classic enemies are reimagined as outrageous and edgy versions of themselves. The game is text-based, allowing players to explore this twisted world through choices that affect their journey—like joining a rebellious gang of Toads trying to overthrow the newly crowned Lady Bowser or navigating a treacherous nightclub run by a punk Goomba. Players must use their wits and skills to negotiate, fight, or charm their way through a series of dramatic confrontations and surreal scenarios, where every choice leads to unexpected consequences that challenge the essence of heroism in the Mario universe.